Last night, The Dirty exclusively broke the news that Virgin America was countersuing Real Housewives of New Jersey star Amber Marchese and her husband, Jim. In the countersuit, they claim that Jim absolutely did threaten to kill Amber, despite what they claim in their lawsuit.

Now, The Dirty can exclusively reveal Jim’s response to the claims, as well as some other pertinent legal information, and information on the flight attendant who reported them, Moriah Rosser.

In response to the countersuit, Jim exclusively shared that, “Their only defense is to claim I lied, so of course they took that position. Of course they have to say she didn’t lie. IF she did, they’re admitting it and the case is over.”

Since the initial lawsuit was filed in federal court in New Jersey, Virgin America had to file counterclaims or they would lose all ability to do so in the future based on the law. It also would make sense they are claiming defamation because the Marchese’s case is premised upon the fact that Moriah Rosser and Virgin America lied about the Marchese’s and lied to the police concerning what occurred on the plane.